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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Panimur
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| settlement_type = Tourist Destination
| image_skyline = View of panimur, Asssm.jpg
| image_caption = Panimur Waterfall on the Kopili River
| pushpin_map = India Assam#India
| pushpin_label = Panimur
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India
| coordinates = {{coord|25|43|00|N|92|49|24|E|type:city_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = District
| subdivision_name = [[Dima Hasao]]
| subdivision_type2 = State
| subdivision_name2 = [[Assam]]
| subdivision_type3 = Country
| subdivision_name3 = [[India]]
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| timezone = IST
| utc_offset = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 788819
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| website = {{URL|https://dimahasao.assam.gov.in/tourist-place-detail/271}}
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'''Panimur''' is a scenic destination in the [[Dima Hasao district]] of [[Assam]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dima Hasao: India's cleanest district in Assam; also home for 'suicide village' of birds |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/outside-kerala/2023/11/28/dima-hasao-assam-cleanest-indian-village-jatinga-bird-suicide-tourism.html |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Onmanorama}}</ref> It is most famous for the '''Panimur Waterfall''', also known as '''Niagara of Northeast''',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-20 |title=পানীমূৰ- নায়েগ্ৰা অৱ নর্থইষ্ট - Mahabahu.com |url=https://mahabahu.com/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%82%E0%A7%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%8D%E0%A7%B0%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%85%E0%A7%B1-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A5/ |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=mahabahu.com |language=en-US }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> which forms from the [[Kopili River]] as it flows over rocky terrain, creating a wide, cascading waterfall that is a major attraction for tourists and photographers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-01 |title=Panimur waterfall – The Niagara of Assam |url=https://destinationassam.org/2020/10/01/panimur-waterfall-assam/ |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Destination Assam |language=en}}</ref>

==Geography==
Located about {{convert|120|km}} from [[Haflong]], the district headquarters of [[Dima Hasao]], Panimur features a hilly landscape as part of the [[Barail Range|Barail range]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Panimur Waterfall {{!}} Dimahasao District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India |url=https://dimahasao.assam.gov.in/tourist-place-detail/271 |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=dimahasao.assam.gov.in |archive-date=2024-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007090509/https://dimahasao.assam.gov.in/tourist-place-detail/271 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This area has a unique climate and is rich in diverse flora and fauna. The Panimur Waterfall is formed as the Kopili River flows over rocky formations, creating a milky white cascade, especially during autumn when the water flow is at its peak.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2021-10-04 |title=জনা-নজনা: উত্তৰ পূবৰ নায়েগ্ৰা পানীমূৰ |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/assamese/assam/bharat/jana-najana-niagara-of-north-east/assam20211004092517184 |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=as}}</ref>

==Tourism==
The place is a popular destination, especially in winter and spring, offering scenic views, sightseeing, and picnicking.<ref name=":0" /> Visitors can also enjoy activities like mountain river crossing, waterfall rappelling, water rafting, and night trekking, making it ideal for both relaxation and adventure.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-02 |title=Assam: Winter Adventure in the lap of Nature at Panimur |url=https://arunachal24.in/assam-winter-adventure-in-the-lap-of-nature-at-panimur/ |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=Arunachal24.in |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Transportation==
Public transportation options are limited. therefore, renting a car or bike is the only option for flexibility and ease of travel.

===Road===
The place has no transportation hub. The place is accessible via several routes, making it a convenient destination for travelers. The nearest major town is [[Lumding]] (73km). Visitors can reach Panimur by road via [[NH-27]] from [[Lanka]] (38km), and via [[National Highway 627 (India)|National Highway 627]] from [[Haflong]] (120km).

===Railway===
The nearest Railway station to Panimur is Lanka Railway station, located in the Hojai district, approximately {{convert|38|km}} away, and serves as a vital and the nearest transportation hub for the place. It offers connectivity to major cities in Assam. Other nearby railway station are at [[Hojai railway station|Hojai]], [[Lumding Junction railway station|Lumding Junction]] and [[New Haflong railway station|New Haflong]], 51km, 73km and 120km respectively. From Lumding junction travelers can hire private vehicles to reach Panimur.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pal |first=Suchismita |date=2022-04-19 |title=IRCTC Launches Hills Of Assam 5-Day Vistadome Package At ₹25,515 |url=https://curlytales.com/irctc-launches-hills-of-assam-5-day-vistadome-package-at-%E2%82%B925515/ |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=Curly Tales |language=en-US}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Umrangso]]

==References==
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[[Category:Waterfalls of Assam]]
[[Category:Dima Hasao district]]
[[Category:Waterfalls of India]]

Panimur - Revision history

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